lake trout

noun

: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes

especially : mackinaw trout

Examples of lake trout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Payette is a 5,000-acre glacial lake trout hot spot, with cold, clear water and depths to over 300 feet. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

The agency has lauded the recent trophy catches as a sign that management changes at Payette Lake, like removing younger lake trout to help manage populations and reduce competition, are improving the fishery’s health. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

People snare smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream and lake trout there. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to love, too, as Torch Lake is home to a wide variety of species, including lake trout, smallmouth bass, pike, whitefish, and yellow perch. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lake trout

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

lake trout

noun

: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes

especially : mackinaw trout